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What type of memory loses its contents when power is turned off on your computer?
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RAM, or random access memory.
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Memory that loses its contents when the computer power is turned off?
Random Access Memory (RAM) is the kind of memory that loses its content when the computer power is turned off.
When your friend turns off her computer what kind of memory loses its contents?
Random Access Memory (RAM) is the kind of memory that loses its content when the computer power is turned off.
Memory that loses its contents when power is lost?
Random Access Memory (RAM) is the kind of memory that loses its content when the computer power is turned off.
Read only memory - keeps its memory even when the computer is turned off?
Yes, ROM (Read Only Memory) retains its contents even when the computer is turned off. RAM (Random Access Memory), on the other hand, loses its content the instant power is switched off.
What is memory that loses its contents when the computer's power goes off called?
RAM or Random Access Memory
What Memory that loses it contents when system is shut off?
It's called "Volatile Memory".
Is ram violate or non violate?
Assuming you mean 'volatile' - RAM is volatile... When you turn the power off - RAM loses its contents. Non-volatile RAM is able to retain its contents even when the machine is turned off.
Which of the thing loses its contents when you shut down the computer?
RAM
What does these letters mean RAM?
RAM stands for Random Access Memory. It is a type of computer memory that is used to store data and machine code that is currently being used or processed by the CPU. RAM is volatile memory, meaning it loses its contents when the computer is powered off.
What is volatility in computer?
It is the level of secondary storage that retains data when power is turned off. For example: Memory is volatile if it loses its data when the power is removed.
Which memory is temporary in nature?
Primary memory are volatile in nature. Eg. RAM. This memory loses data when computer is switched off.
Does memory usually refer to permanent or temporary storage?
A temporary memory is one that loses its contents if energy is cut off. This is normally some variety of RAM.A permanent memory is one that maintains its contents, even without a permanent energy supply. This includes hard disks, CDs, DVDs, and flash drives. Note that the contents of "permanent" memory can still be changed, or damaged.
